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Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 226% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (E£ 252) | E£ 53 | + 381% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 129) | E£ 49 | + 164% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (E£ 80) | E£ 28 | + 182% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (E£ 13) | E£ 11 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.11 (E£ 55) | E£ 13 | + 311% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (E£ 53) | E£ 5.42 | + 883% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.46 (E£ 96) | E£ 13 | + 619% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (E£ 51) | E£ 21 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (E£ 27) | E£ 6 | + 330% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.51 (E£ 44) | E£ 25 | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 252) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (E£ 34) | E£ 8 | + 350% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (E£ 30) | E£ 8 | + 300% | |
Housing | + 156% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,551 (E£ 27,234) | E£ 4,000 | + 581% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,197 (E£ 21,010) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (E£ 2,877) | E£ 350 | + 722% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (E£ 23,349) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $946 (E£ 16,614) | E£ 1,500 | + 1008% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (E£ 2,007) | E£ 1,000 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (E£ 699) | E£ 193 | + 262% | |
40” flat screen TV | $349 (E£ 6,125) | E£ 3,000 | + 104% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (E£ 2,055) | E£ 1,200 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 203) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (E£ 315) | E£ 38 | + 740% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (E£ 773) | E£ 400 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (E£ 956) | E£ 533 | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (E£ 1,422) | E£ 857 | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (E£ 1,814) | E£ 800 | + 127% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,122 (E£ 388,422) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (E£ 12) | E£ 4.44 | + 163% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (E£ 869) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (E£ 346) | E£ 52 | + 564% | |
Personal Care | + 306% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 306% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 136) | E£ 27 | + 404% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (E£ 542) | E£ 50 | + 984% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (E£ 1,616) | E£ 100 | + 1516% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.19 (E£ 91) | E£ 50 | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (E£ 66) | E£ 34 | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (E£ 93) | E£ 25 | + 272% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.09 (E£ 54) | E£ 30 | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (E£ 28) | E£ 15 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (E£ 360) | E£ 50 | + 619% | |
Entertainment | + 135% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (E£ 748) | E£ 173 | + 331% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 402) | E£ 60 | + 570% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (E£ 2,799) | E£ 120 | + 2232% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (E£ 1,290) | E£ 350 | + 268% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 184) | E£ 25 | + 635% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (E£ 88) | E£ 15 | + 485% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 (E£ 90) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $392 (E£ 6,888) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (E£ 7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (E£ 798) | E£ 300 | + 166% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 116) | E£ 40 | + 191% | |
TOTAL | + 128% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,379
($1,559)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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